{"product_id":"htd-praying-mantis","title":"How to Draw a Praying Mantis – Easy Insect Drawing for Kids","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; float: left; color: #fff; background-color: #dc2050;\" class=\"u-1\/1 u-2\/2@phab u-1\/2@tab u-1\/2@desk\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #fff; background-color: #dc2050;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"How to draw a Praying Mantis step by step worksheet for kids\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/Praying_Mantis_-HTD.pdf?v=1775820942\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-bottom-width: initial; border-bottom-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/newpdficon_large.png?v=1501485027\" style=\"padding: 5px 10px;\" id=\"dnld\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/Praying_Mantis_-HTD.pdf?v=1775820942\" title=\"How to draw a Praying Mantis step by step worksheet for kids\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #ffffff !important;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"border-bottom: none;\"\u003eDownload How to Draw PDF Worksheet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW260383670 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260383670 BCX8\"\u003eEager to learn how to draw a praying mantis? Come on,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260383670 BCX8\"\u003elet’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260383670 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003echeck out the step-by-step guide from Monkey Pen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}' class=\"EOP Selected SCXW260383670 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep 1: \u003cspan data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215797170 BCX8\"\u003eFirst draw the antennae, which are long,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215797170 BCX8\"\u003ethin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215797170 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand narrow and separated by a tiny curve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/01-Praying_Mantis_-HTD.png?v=1775820905\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep 2: \u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW51450163 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW51450163 BCX8\"\u003eThen draw the rounded head which looks like a U. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/02-Praying_Mantis_-HTD.png?v=1775820905\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep 3: \u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW192769921 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW192769921 BCX8\"\u003eCreate the other side of the head, followed by a sharp curve for the lower part.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/03-Praying_Mantis_-HTD.png?v=1775820905\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep 4: \u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW31132399 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31132399 BCX8\"\u003eAdd eyes and mouth using small ovals and a tiny, wide curve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/04-Praying_Mantis_-HTD.png?v=1775820905\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep 5: \u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW263656711 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263656711 BCX8\"\u003eDraw its neck with a hooklike design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/05-Praying_Mantis_-HTD.png?v=1775820905\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep 6: \u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW60947827 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW60947827 BCX8\"\u003eComplete the neck with a small curve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/06-Praying_Mantis_-HTDQ.png?v=1775820911\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep 7: \u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW231786313 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231786313 BCX8\"\u003eCreate its front leg using long ovals that join to form a V shape. Also add spikes on the front foreleg.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/07-Praying_Mantis_-HTD.png?v=1775820911\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep 8: \u003cspan data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW19437160 BCX8\"\u003eThen draw the sharp folded legs that look like inverted Vs, followed by a sharp claw at the tip.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW19437160 BCX8\"\u003eDon’t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW19437160 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eforget to add a tiny curve that runs inside the neck.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/08-Praying_Mantis_-HTD.png?v=1775820911\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep 9: \u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW8161124 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW8161124 BCX8\"\u003eJoin the neck and forelegs using a tiny curve above and a slightly bigger curve between the claw and front leg. Also add another pair of legs along with claws, next to the first foreleg.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/09-Praying_Mantis_-HTD.png?v=1775820911\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep 10: \u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW55086975 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW55086975 BCX8\"\u003eDraw a tubular shape below the neck. Also create its abdomen with a slanting line below the first foreleg.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Child-friendly mantis art tutorial with clear outline details.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/10-Praying_Mantis_-HTD.png?v=1776074293\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep 11: \u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW4407723 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4407723 BCX8\"\u003eCreate its wing at the back with a long hook design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/11-Praying_Mantis_-HTD.png?v=1775820925\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep 12: \u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW148198152 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW148198152 BCX8\"\u003eAdd its middle leg that looks like a series of chains connected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/12-Praying_Mantis_-HTD.png?v=1775820926\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep 13: \u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW140388325 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW140388325 BCX8\"\u003eDraw a small line to complete the wing that starts between the tubular design and middle leg.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/13-Praying_Mantis_-HTD.png?v=1775820926\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep 14: \u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW171441628 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW171441628 BCX8\"\u003eBelow the wing, draw a curved line for the abdomen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/14-Praying_Mantis_-HTD.png?v=1775820926\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep 15: \u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW77863264 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77863264 BCX8\"\u003eDraw the hind leg that looks like an inverted V, along with a sharp claw below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/15-Praying_Mantis_-HTD.png?v=1775820926\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep 16: \u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW104593167 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\" class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104593167 BCX8\"\u003eComplete the abdomen using a small curve behind the back leg and draw two small curves just before the middle leg.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/16-Praying_Mantis_-HTD.png?v=1775820940\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep 17: \u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW119795895 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW119795895 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\"\u003eDraw horizontal stripes throughout its body from neck to the back.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/17-Praying_Mantis_-HTD.png?v=1775820940\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep 18: \u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW143098661 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW143098661 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\"\u003eAdd an inner long oval within the wing and include a line that runs horizontally within it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/18-Praying_Mantis_-HTD.png?v=1775820939\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep 19: \u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW194636888 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194636888 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\"\u003eAdd vein-like patterns inside the wing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/19-Praying_Mantis_-HTD.png?v=1775820940\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep 20: \u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW55307002 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW55307002 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\"\u003eDarken the eyes, leaving the bottom corners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/20-Praying_Mantis_-HTD.png?v=1775820940\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep 21: \u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW221759319 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW221759319 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\"\u003eA detailed praying mantis drawing is ready.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/21-Praying_Mantis_-HTD.png?v=1775820940\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/Praying_Mantis_-HTD.png?v=1775820940\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; float: left; color: #fff; background-color: #dc2050;\" class=\"u-1\/1 u-2\/2@phab u-1\/2@tab u-1\/2@desk\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #fff; background-color: #dc2050;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"How to draw a Praying Mantis step by step worksheet for kids\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/Praying_Mantis_-HTD.pdf?v=1775820942\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-bottom-width: initial; 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